THIS YEAR: Art Teacher (Part Time)
Location: US, LA, New Orleans
Employment type: Full-time
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Education Management
Function: Education

Company profile:
Collegiate Academies is the first charter management organization in New Orleans to focus solely on high schools. Collegiate Academies believes that, even as late as high school, traditionally underserved students can achieve college success and pursue the lives and dreams of their choosing.To see us in action, watch this video.Our Three SchoolsSci Academy, our founding high school, opened its doors in 2008 with just a 9th grade. This past year, that founding class graduated from Sci. When they entered, they performed on average at a 4.5 grade level in both reading and math. Upon graduation, 94% of them were accepted into a 4-year college or university. Sci Academy has graduated two classes and is working on its 3rd this year.That is our goal: to make college success a reality for scholars, no matter how old they are or what their levels are. There are many high school programs around the country working to close the gap that have feeder middle schools. But there are virtually no examples of schools that are closing the gap starting in the 9th grade.We believe in a growth mindset - that it is never too late to start the path to college success. This year, our two new schools, Carver Prep and Carver Collegiate, have added a 10th grade after posting some of the highest scores in the city on the Algebra I End of Course Exam. Scholars there are already on the path towards college success!

Job description:
Art Teacher for 2014-2015We want to become the best teachers we can be.  As a team, we share our core values and share our belief in the vision of Collegiate Academies - to prepare all scholars for college success.  We are looking for people like us!Course DescriptionCollegiate Academies is looking for an art teacher to teach part time art classes for our upper classmen. An ideal candidate will have strong content knowledge, excellent classroom management skills, and a growth mindset. Collaboration with our humanities teachers will be ideal - explore this website for possibilities on Common Core alignment.  We would like for someone to teach 2-3 periods a day. The timing of those class periods is still to be determined; our goal is to stack them close to one another (all in the morning or all in the afternoon).ResponsibilitiesHold high expectations for each student.Demonstrate strong teaching skills.Collaboratively develop and institute universal student policies within classrooms and throughout the school campus.Foster positive rapport and relationships with students.Create an enthusiastic and optimistic learning environment.Communicate frequently with parents.Set and meet measurable goals for students.Demonstrate flexibility and creatively embrace the ambiguities of building an organization focused on constant improvementServe on school committees as needed.Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.Remain on call in the evenings to provide student support.To ApplyPlease answer the following questions in a separate document:1. Why do you want to work at Collegiate Academies?2. What will be your greatest strength in this role? What do you anticipate would be your greatest weakness/area of growth?3. What do you find gives you the most energy on a daily basis in your school-based roles? What do you find drains the most energy?Email your answer document, resume and cover letter to Michael Koler, Manager of Recruitment and Selection, at #EMAIL_3a1ecc30c7a6e3d7dbcf294469242dd4dc535159bb0d397fe431e#PHONE_ad7bfeef777db26747cd1c96e8f5908fcee2d540f810a77a65a05fe439e36234##.In your cover letter, please explain how you heard about Collegiate Academies and your interest and qualifications in the position. Write your name and the job title in the subject line of the email, in this format: Full Name_Name of Position.

Requirements:
QualificationsDesire to work at a college-prep high school rebuilding urban education in the city of New Orleans.Desire to grow as a teacher and person.Positive attitude and strong work ethic.Deep belief that all students, regardless of their backgrounds and educational pasts, have the potential to succeed in college and beyond, and that it is the responsibility of schools to help students realize that potential.Strong knowledge in content area of choice.Two years teaching experience preferred; urban high school teaching experience highly preferred.

Benefits:
Salary and benefits package are competitive and commensurate with experience.